Director responsible for indirect sourcing and vendor management at global tech company. Leading procurement strategies to optimize costs and improve supplier performance while ensuring ESG compliance.
Responsibilities
Develop & elevate the indirect sourcing function by partnering with stakeholders to drive commercial efficiency, implementing initiatives that deliver measurable value
Collaborate with functional owners to create a strategic sourcing roadmap of critical indirect spend categories, drive rationalization of suppliers & consolidation/optimization of spend
Continually review global indirect spend, develop visualization tools for reporting to BizOps
For global indirect spend suppliers ensure NDA’s & contracts are in place, consistently reviewed & maintained. Ensure commercial terms, aligning with organizational goals.
Strengthen governance frameworks to ensure adherence to regulatory and ethical standards, including compliance with Modern Slavery legislation.
Establish KPIs to track cost savings, mitigate supplier risks, and drive quality improvements, ensuring continuous optimization of sourcing outcomes.
Lead end-to-end sourcing processes for indirect spend, including opportunity assessments, cost analyses, supplier due diligence, strategy development, RFQ/RFP management, negotiations, supplier selection, and contract execution.
Implement indirect spend controls and improvements to approvals processes to control compressible spend growth
Develop and manage strategic supplier engagement forums, such as Quarterly Business Reviews with technology & service providers to strengthen collaboration & alignment to business priorities
Leverage technology and partnerships with third-party vendors to design and implement solutions for managing RFQs, RFPs, global spend analysis, and quality metrics.
Requirements
10+ years of experience in Procurement, Supply Chain, or related fields managing Operations
Bachelor or Master’s degree in Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, or a related discipline
MCIPS certification (or equivalent) preferred
Technology industry experience is desirable, with solid knowledge of Transport & 3PL service providers
Deep knowledge of global supply chains, with expertise in leveraging diverse tools and methods to manage complex sourcing environments
Advanced quantitative and analytical expertise with a track record of developing and executing risk frameworks and mitigation strategies
Thorough understanding & implementation of ESG initiatives & frameworks for compliance with government standards & certifications extending to those required to retain/win customer RFP’s
Benefits
annual market competitive bonus program
Thrive Program includes a suite of flexible work options
dedicated time for health and wellbeing including virtual Yoga or meditation sessions
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